Paris, Union County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Paris, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Paris, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Paris, Ohio. The estimated population of Paris, Ohio is 26,610 people, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look at the total population in Paris over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,610
+2.46%
+7.70%
2020
25,972
+1.8%
-
2019
25,513
+1.61%
-
2018
25,108
+1.62%
-
2017
24,708
- -

Population of Paris, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88%
88.5%
-0.56%
Black/African American
4%
4.5%
-11.11%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
2%
+70.00%
Asian
2%
2.5%
-20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.9%
+26.32%
Other
0.1%
0.6%
-83.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Paris, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 +1.07% 37.6 +4.44% 37.7 -0.53%
2020 37.3 +4.78% 36 +5.88% 37.9 +2.71%
2019 35.6 +1.42% 34 +2.1% 36.9 +1.37%
2018 35.1 0% 33.3 +1.22% 36.4 -0.27%
2017 35.1 - 32.9 - 36.5 -

The median age of Paris, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,826 -22.39% 1,718 -9.88% 1,428 1,541
10 to 19 1,599 -3.92% 1,228 +23.56% 1,527 1,500
20 to 29 1,491 +5.65% 2,274 -0.53% 1,558 2,251
30 to 39 1,463 +28.41% 2,631 +2.55% 1,918 2,694
40 to 49 1,783 +2.47% 2,172 +4.5% 1,814 2,266
50 to 59 1,405 +21.03% 1,710 +8.48% 1,685 1,812
60 to 69 827 +48.11% 847 +43.12% 1,282 1,260
70+ 636 +20.18% 1,098 +19.69% 753 1,321

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Paris, Ohio is $85,508.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Paris.

  • Under 25
    $52,054.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,309.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,917.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,859.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Paris, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Paris, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Paris, Ohio is currently $98,990.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.07% of households in Paris are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Paris against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Paris is $38,595.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Paris by the total population of Paris.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Paris, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Paris to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Paris that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Paris over the age of 16 is 21,820.

Of those people, a total of 61.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Paris is 59.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,206 45.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,719 61.20% 4.90%
25 to 29 years 2,090 69.00% 3.60%
30 to 34 years 2,302 61.20% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 4,598 73.90% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 3,443 79.10% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 1,846 83.00% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,495 63.00% 8.00%
65 to 74 years 1,947 20.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,174 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Paris. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 19,468 63.20% 3.40%
Black or African American 1,061 34.70% 3.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 12.50% 0.00%
Asian 438 69.40% 6.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 110 79.10% 17.20%
Two or more races 727 61.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 654 72.30% 3.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,164 63.20% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Paris as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Paris is 13,005, with median earnings of $50,805.00.

Women in Paris, Ohio earning approximately 66.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,005 $50,805.00
Male 7,129 $63,759.00
Female 5,876 $42,521.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,429 $75,380.00
Business and Financial 1,118 $73,936.00
Computer and Mathematical 373 $84,410.00
Architecture and Engineering 860 $95,572.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 79 $90,481.00
Community and Social Service 185 $61,691.00
Legal 111 $74,904.00
Educational and Library 427 $41,736.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 223 $52,383.00
Healthcare Practitioners 699 $53,241.00
Healthcare Support 306 $35,885.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $89,545.00
Law Enforcement 144 $59,632.00
Food Preparation and Serving 534 $7,182.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $14,833.00
Personal Care and Service 216 $27,969.00
Sales 770 $24,963.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,178 $41,765.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 167 $47,868.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 577 $62,850.00
Production 990 $45,491.00
Transportation and Material Moving 360 $27,389.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 855 $86,181.00 574 $62,734.00
Business and Financial 482 $96,042.00 636 $62,545.00
Computer and Mathematical 302 $87,833.00 71 $82,535.00
Architecture and Engineering 823 $96,130.00 37 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00 52 $108,571.00
Community and Social Service 84 $62,353.00 101 $56,375.00
Legal 55 $99,917.00 56 $66,818.00
Educational and Library 33 $71,339.00 394 $34,828.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 129 $70,926.00 94 $29,286.00
Healthcare Practitioners 121 $68,264.00 578 $53,081.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 291 $36,173.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $207,716.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 144 $59,632.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 356 $7,436.00 178 $6,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 109 $17,875.00 33 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $44,353.00 112 $22,115.00
Sales 370 $66,100.00 400 $14,590.00
Office and Administrative Support 443 $65,483.00 1,735 $35,774.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 167 $47,868.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 577 $62,850.00 0 $0.00
Production 668 $56,200.00 322 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 348 $30,000.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,352 households in Paris, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,295 families in Paris with an average family size of 3.03 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,987 514 794 3,057
Average Household Size 3.13 3.61 2.91 1.21
Total Families 4,987 514 794 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.18 2.51 0

Poverty

Of the 6,295 families in Paris, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Paris:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,712 housing units in Paris, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,352 96.29%
Vacant 360 3.71%

26.28% of the total 9,712 housing units in Paris are rental units. This is approximately 2,552 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,762 are occupied by the owner - or 69.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Paris is $1,043.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Paris that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    38
  • Less than $500
    113
  • $500 to $999
    1,013
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,071
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    246
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    69

Property Value

The median value of a property in Paris is $216,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Paris that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    329
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    207
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    595
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,721
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,677
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,152
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    81
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Paris. The chart below shows the number of properties in Paris that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,426
  • 1940 to 1949
    219
  • 1950 to 1959
    500
  • 1960 to 1969
    430
  • 1970 to 1979
    977
  • 1980 to 1989
    491
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,006
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,460
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,136
  • 2014 or later
    67

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Paris that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    394
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,245
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,583
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,130

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Paris get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Paris that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Paris.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    360
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,591
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,858
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,114
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,348
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    919
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    843
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    385
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    628
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    776
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    307
  • 90 or more minutes
    253

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Paris, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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